Mercedes (Mickey) Elizabeth Zentgraf (nee Konrad), age 90, a lifelong resident of Perry, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023 at her apartment at The Enclave, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 15, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio and married Arthur John Zentgraf, Sr. in Parma on October 26, 1968.
Mickey’s passion and ministry was loving and serving others. Her “hobby” was people. She served the Lord most recently at North Star Church in Perry. She previously worshipped and served at Cornerstone Friends Church in Madison, Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Madison, and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Parma. Over her years of ministry, she held several positions including usher/greeter, Vacation Bible School volunteer, Altar Guild President. She loved to sing and participated in church and community choirs. Mickey also was active for many years in the Kiwanis Club in Perry, Perry PTA, YMCA, Red Cross Bloodmobile, U.S. Navy L.S.T. Assoc., Ohio U.S. Navy L.S.T. Assoc., and Election Board Poll Worker. Mickey proudly graduated in 1951 from Willoughby Union High School.
Mickey is survived by children Arthur J. (Monique) Zentgraf, Jr.; Jacquelyn A. Bovinet; Cynthia A. (Daniel) Lintz; and Susan M. Simon; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; and siblings Georgeanne Picu and John (Barbara) Konrad. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Arthur John Zentgraf, Sr.; daughters Anne Gerber and Theresa A. Fiorello; sisters Joanne Carr and Marijane Stephens; and parents Mercedes M. (Eiermann) and Fred J. Konrad.
Friends and family will be received 4-7 pm Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. Service will take place at 11 am Friday, March 24, 2023 at North Star Church, 3050 Antioch Road, Perry, OH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mickey’s memory to North Star Church, 3050 Antioch Road, Perry, OH 44081, or Asa’s Angels, 2709 North Ridge Road, Painesville, OH 44077.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at
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Enjoy Heaven Aunt Mickey. Thank you for remembering me all these years as your little nephew who you always tried to get under the mistletoe. Will never forget that memory. Love you Aunt Mickey
Prayers for the family. Mom Z was a dear friend of mine, and will be missed Dearly. I have several memories of her, but the one that stands out the most was being a guest at her home back in the 80’s, and having dinner on the screened porch She served pork chops and fresh picked Ohio corn. I went to eat my pork chop with my knife and fork and she stopped me and told me that her pork chops you pick up and eat with your hands. To this day I still eat a pork chop with my hands. Love you forever Mom Z !! Rest in peace.
Mickey and Art would visit their cousins in Canada and they had such a great time together. Mickey always talked of her children and grand children and her faith in her church. She will be missed by all her cousins.
Mickey and Art would visit their cousins in Canada and they had such a great time together. Mickey always talked of her children and grand children and her faith in her church. She will be missed by all her cousins.